Definition of Lethargy

1. Noun. A state of comatose torpor (as found in sleeping sickness).

Exact synonyms: Lassitude, Sluggishness
Specialized synonyms: Hebetude
Generic synonyms: Torpidity, Torpor

2. Noun. Weakness characterized by a lack of vitality or energy.
Exact synonyms: Inanition, Lassitude, Slackness
Generic synonyms: Weakness

3. Noun. Inactivity; showing an unusual lack of energy. "The general appearance of sluggishness alarmed his friends"

Definition of Lethargy

1. n. Morbid drowsiness; continued or profound sleep, from which a person can scarcely be awaked.

2. v. t. To lethargize.

Definition of Lethargy

1. drowsiness; sluggishness [n -GIES]

Medical Definition of Lethargy

1. Abnormal drowsiness or stupor, a condition of indifference. Origin: Gr. Lethargia = drowsiness This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Lethargy

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lethal dose 50
lethal dwarfism
lethal equivalent
lethal factor
lethal gene
lethal gene
lethal midline granuloma
lethal mutation
lethargic
lethargically
lethargic encephalitis
lethargic hypnosis
lethargies
lethargy (current term)
lethargy (current term)
lethe
Lethe
lethean
lethee
lethees
letheon
lethes
lethied
Leto
LETS
lets
lettable
letted
letter

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